Cover 3 College Football
CBS Sports, College Football, Football, CFB, College Football Picks
The 'Cover 3 College Football' Podcast is the perfect call for any die-hard fan. Join hosts Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Bud Elliott as they take you from National Signing Day to the national championship with in-depth analysis from some of the biggest names in the sport. Cover 3 offers insider insight on the hottest topics in college football, tells you who is creating a buzz and previews each weekend with against-the-spread locks. From coaching searches to quarterback battles and everything in between, Cover 3 has it locked down.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 21min
Summer School: Fran Brown Looks To Continue Success At Syracuse
Bud Elliott sits down with Cuse Nation's Mike McAllister to preview Syracuse's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:40) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:01:50) - Offensive Changes
(00:02:50) - Quarterbacks
(00:06:00) - Wide Receivers
(00:06:40) - Offensive Line
(00:09:00) - Defensive Changes
(00:11:50) - 2025 Expectations
(00:17:07) - Player To Know
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 57min
What Team Has The Best Home Schedule In 2025? Plus, Ranking Top Week Zero Moments & More! | Cover 3
The Cover 3 crew is back with their mailbag episode, answering questions submitted by the fans. The boys discuss which team has the best home schedule for 2025, Rank their top Week Zero Moments and much more.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:20) - Fathers Day Question
(00:05:20) - Strength of Schedule Impact on CFP
(00:21:00) - Best Team To Have 2025 Season Tickets To
(00:29:45) - SEC Scheduling Question
(00:31:30) - Nebraska Over/Under
(00:38:00) - Golf Talk
(00:39:30) - G5 Rep in CFP
(00:42:00) - LSU Tigers
(00:45:00) - Dream CFB Weekend
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3
Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 16min
Who Has The TOUGHEST Schedule In College Football In 2025? Strength Of Schedule Rankings & MORE!
On Today's episode of the Cover 3 College Football Podcast The boys break down the Easiest and Toughest schedules for the 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - Summer School Question
(00:04:10) - Louisville Poaches Top Kentucky Assistant
(00:16:40) - Top Running Back Rooms Rankings
(00:25:45) - Top 5 Toughest Schedules
(00:55:30) - Top 5 Easiest Schedules
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3
Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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Jun 10, 2025 • 21min
Summer School: Michigan State Needs To Make A Bowl Game
Bud Elliott sits down with Spartan Tailgate’s Stephen Brooks to preview Michigan State’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:55) - Offensive Changes
(00:05:30) - Runningbacks
(00:08:30) - Offensive Line
(00:10:55) - Defensive Players To Know
(00:12:30) - Linebackers
(00:13:15) - Defensive Line
(00:14:00) - Player To Know
(00:15:25) - 2025 Expectations
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3
Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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Jun 10, 2025 • 19min
Summer School: Wisconsin Looking To Bounce Back After Rough 2024
Bud Elliott sits down with Badgers247's Nick Osen to preview Wisconsin's upcoming season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:50) - 2024 Recap
(00:01:45) - Jeff Grimes
(00:02:50) - Billy Edwards
(00:04:10) - Wide Receivers
(00:06:15) - Runningbacks
(00:07:27) - Tight Ends
(00:08:50) - Defensive Front
(00:10:30) - Secondary
(00:11:15) - Linebackers
(00:12:30) - 2025 Expectations
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3
Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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Jun 9, 2025 • 58min
House Settlement Takeaways: What Paying Players Means for 2025, Beyond | Cover 3 Podcast
On this episode of cover 3 the boys break down the House v NCAA settlement. They discuss what this could mean for the future of college football, Who are the winners and losers and much more.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:30) - Baseball Talk
(00:04:00) - House Settlement Approved
(00:18:10) - Compensation Question
(00:21:45) - Transfer Portal Impact
(00:31:40) - House Settlement Impact on 2025 & Future
(00:36:50) - Fan Questions
(00:39:50) - More Fan Questions
(00:43:40) - Evan Stewart
(00:51:00) - CFP MODEL
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3
Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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Jun 8, 2025 • 22min
Summer School: Can Bill O’Brien Build On Year One Success At Boston College?
Bud Elliott sits down with Eagle Insider's Mitchell Wolfe to preview Boston College's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:10) - Offensive Changes
(00:04:30) - Quarterbacks
(00:05:45) - Wide Receivers
(00:07:00) - Runningbacks
(00:08:00) - Tight Ends
(00:09:40) - Defensive Changes
(00:12:55) - Secondary
(00:15:00) - 2025 Expectations
(00:17:50) - Player To Know
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3
Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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Jun 7, 2025 • 18min
Summer School: New-Look Virginia Tech Pushing For 8 Win Season
Bud Elliott sits down with VT Scoop's Kolby Crawford to preview Virginia Tech's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:40) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:01:20) - Offensive Changes
(00:02:55) - Runningbacks
(00:05:10) - Offensive Line
(00:07:20) - 2024 vs. 2025 Offense
(00:08:30) - Defensive Changes
(00:10:20) - Defensive Backs
(00:12:00) - Defensive Front
(00:13:30) - 2025 Expectations
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3
Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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Jun 6, 2025 • 22min
Summer School: USC NEEDS To Win On the Road In 2025
Bud Elliott sits down with USC Football.com’s Ryan Abraham to preview USC’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:55) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:50) - Offensive Changes
(00:05:15) - Wide Receivers
(00:06:55) - Running Backs
(00:07:50) - Offensive Line
(00:10:00) - Offensive Name To Know
(00:11:40) - Defensive Changes
(00:13:40) - Defensive Front
(00:15:20) - Defensive Backs
(00:16:30) - 2025 Expectations
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3
Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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Jun 6, 2025 • 21min
Summer School: UCLA’s Floor Needs To Be A Bowl Game
Bud Elliott sits down with Bruin Report Online's David Woods to preview UCLA's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:30) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:01:50) - Offensive Changes
(00:03:00) - Nico Iamaleava
(00:05:30) - Wide Receivers
(00:07:05) - Offensive Line
(00:09:00) - Runningbacks
(00:10:10) - Defensive Changes
(00:12:50) - Secondary
(00:15:25) - 2025 Expectations
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3
Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/
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